John Caesar
John Caesar (1764 – 15 February 1796), nicknamed "Black Caesar", was the first Australian bushranger and one of the first people of African descent to arrive in Australia.
John Caesar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1764 Madagascar or the West Indies |
| Died | 15 February 1796 (aged 31–32) Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Other names | Black Caesar |
| Occupation | Servant |
| Conviction(s) | Theft (1786) Theft (1789) |
| Criminal penalty | Transportation – 7 years Transportation – life |
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